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April 8 solar eclipse: What time does totality start in every state?
By Stephanie Pappas last updated
Totality, the moment when the moon completely covers the sun's face, is the climax of a total solar eclipse. Here's what time totality starts in all 13 states where the total solar eclipse will be visible on April 8, and what to expect when the big moment arrives.
Hundreds of mysterious 'rogue' planets discovered by James Webb telescope may finally have an explanation
By Abha Jain published
The James Webb Space Telescope recently discovered dozens of inexplicable 'rogue' planets floating through space in pairs. Now, a new study may explain the mystery behind these rare "JuMBOs".
Longest eclipse ever: How scientists rode the supersonic Concorde jet to see a 74-minute totality
By Jamie Carter published
In 1973, scientists using the supersonic Concorde jet extended totality to 74 minutes by flying almost as fast as the moon's shadow was moving across Earth.
10 weird things that happen during a solar eclipse
By Joanna Thompson last updated
Eclipses can be strange. Here are some of the weird things you can expect to experience during the April 8 total eclipse.
2024 solar eclipse map: Where to see the eclipse on April 8
By Brandon Specktor published
These 2024 solar eclipse maps will help you make the best decision about where and how to watch the total solar eclipse on Monday (April 8).
NASA jets will chase the eclipse at 460 mph on Monday. Here's why.
By Ben Turner published
Two of NASA's three existing WB-57 jet planes will take off to chase the total solar eclipse's path on Monday (April. 8), extending totality to more than 6 minutes
The sun is surprisingly quiet right now. What does this mean for the April 8 total solar eclipse?
By Harry Baker published
Despite nearing its most active period, the sun is unusually inactive right now and may not wake up again before the total solar eclipse on Monday (April 8). How will this impact our view of the spectacle?
How and where to watch the April 8 solar eclipse online for free
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will be visible across North America and you can watch all the action live from your own home.
Boulders flung from NASA's asteroid-smashing DART mission could crash into Mars, study predicts
By Joanna Thompson published
Dozens of boulders dislodged by NASA's asteroid-smashing DART test could hit Mars in the future, new research suggests.
Some stars may be 'infected' with black holes that destroy them from within, new study hints
By Jonathan Gilbert published
Could dark matter be made of mini black holes that formed in the early universe? One way to find out is to look for missing stars, destroyed by primordial black holes, a new study suggests.
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